giving the calf the best start - alltech
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GIVING THE CALF THE BEST START
Presented by Jud Heirichs, PhDAnimal Science Department
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Outline
• Newborn calf care
• Colostrum and IgG
• Hydrated
• Reduce stress
• Low level of disease transfer
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Maternity Pens
• Disinfected
• Proper Flooring
(non-skid surface)
• Adequate Bedding
(6 inches)
• Adequate Space
(100-125 sq.ft.)
• Good Ventilation/Draft Free
• Ample Lighting
• Access to Feed and Water
• Restraint
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First 24 Hours are Critical to a Calf’s Survival
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• Breathing
• Dip Navel
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Proper Navel
Dip
• Free of Bedding and Dirt
• Treat Exposed Navel
• Iodine Tincture (<7%)
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• Lethargy
• Pain/swelling
• Decreased
appetite
• Labored
breathing
• Joint swelling
• Septic
infections
• Death
Navel Complications
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• Dry
• Well-Healed
• Pain-Free
• No Swelling
• Closed
• No Hernia
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• Breathing
• Dip Navel
• Dry
• Warm/Clean
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Minnesota Extension
Thermoneutral Zone
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Newborn calf has
3% body fat vs 18%
human infant
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• Breathing
• Dip Navel
• Dry
• Warm/Clean
• Colostrum
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Colostrum is the number one priority for the newborn calf
• It means life or death
• It means productive animal or not
• It means farm economics
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What is colostrum?
• immunoglobulins
• Fats
• Minerals
• Biologically active proteins
• Gut development
• Bacteria
• Disease transfer
• Inconvenient to collect and manage
First milk secreted after a dry period or first milk secreted by a heifer
Benefits from colostrum Dangers from colostrum
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Colostrum Nutrient Composition
Item (%) Mean Min Max
Fat 6.70 2.0 26.5
Protein 14.92 7.1 22.6
Lactose 2.49 1.2 5.2
Total solids 27.64 18.3 43.3
Ash 0.05 0.02 0.07
Kehoe et al., 2007Survey of 55 colostrum samples from PA farms
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Immunoglobulins
• Glycoprotein molecules that are produced by B-cells in response to an antigen.
Item (mg/mL) Mean Min Max
Total IgG 46.94 16.1 120.2
IgG1 34.96 11.8 74.2
IgG2 6.00 2.7 20.6
IgA 1.66 0.5 4.4
IgM 4.32 1.1 21.0
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Ruminants are unique among species in that no maternal immunoglobulins can pass the placental barrier
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However the end result that we need toachieve is a calf with the same level of antibodies as her/his dam.
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Serum IgG concentration depends on when and how much colostrum is fed (Stott et al., 1979).
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Age at Feeding (h)
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Passive immunity from Colostrum
Figure 7.2. Passively acquired immunity declines
rapidly over time.
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Time1 d 14 d
Colostrum peak
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DaysPassive
Acquired
Calf ImmunityScours/Death loss in 5 day intervals
0-5 6-10 11-15 16-20 21-25 26-30
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Antibodies from colostrum become a calf’s first defense
Subclinical
Mild
Severe
Lethal
Low HighPathogen Exposure Level
No colostrum
Colostrum
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Antibodies from colostrum protect calves until their own
immune systems are fully functional.
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Passive immunity
(colostrum)
High risk
periodActive immunity
(immune system)
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Rate of illness and death in calves with different levels of serum IgG
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Morbidity
Mortality
Preliminary results from calf health section of the USDA Dairy 2014 survey; 2,392 heifer calves.
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Blood IgG levels depends on:
• Timing of colostrum feeding
• Quality of colostrum fed
– IgG concentration
– Bacteria population
• Quantity of colostrum fed
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Factors affecting Ig concentration in colostrum
• Colostrum bacteria concentration
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10
15
20
25
Low Bacteria High Bacteria
Blo
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IgG
(g/
L)
Goals:Total Bacteria < 100,000 cfu/mLColiforms < 500 cfu/mL
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Bacteria in colostrum can come from:
• The milking system
• The cow’s udder and teact
• Milking equipment
• Calf feeding equipment
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Description of treatments and blood parameters at 24 h of age in calves fed colostrum by nipple bottle,
esophageal feeder, or a combination of both
Treatment
Item 1 2 3 4 5 SEM
Number of calves 13 6 7 7 7
Amount fed, L
Nipple bottle 3.80 2.84 1.89 0.95 0.00
Esophageal feeder 0.00 0.95 1.89 2.84 3.80
IgG1, mg/mL 22.3 23.4 23.8 22.8 24.6 1.73
IgG2, mg/mL 1.2 1.2 1.3 1.2 1.2 0.08
Total IgG, mg/mL 23.4 24.5 25.2 24.0 25.8 1.79
Total serum protein, g/dL 6.3 6.6 6.5 6.6 6.3 0.2
AEA, %1 35.3 34.6 35.0 31.8 35.2 2.871Apparent efficiency of absorption.
Elizondo-Salazar et al., 2011
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Dairy Calf Losses
75% of dairy calf losses in the first year of age occur within the first month of life! Scours
56,5%
Respiratory
22,5%
Trauma
1.7%
Neurologic
0,3%
Other Known
4.3%
Unknown
7,8%
Joint/navel
1,6%
Calving
Problems
5,3%
NAHMS, 2007
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Age Distribution of Enteric Diseases in Calves
E. Coli
Chronic E. coli
Clostridium
Rota-virus
Salmonella
Corona-virus
Cryptosporidia
Coccidia
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40
Age (days)
Under 5 days (ETEC)
Birth to 3 months
5 to 10 days
1 to 2 weeks
2 to 6 weeks
Few days to few weeks
5 to 35 days
21 days to 2 years
Diedrickson, 1993
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Methods of Transmission
PathogenFecal-
Oral
Fecal-
NavelMilk
Nasal-
Saliva
In
Utero
E. Coli X X
Clostridium X
Rota & Corona Virus X
Cryptosporidia X
Coccidia X
Johne’s Disease X X X
Salmonella X X X X X
Bovine Virus Diarrhea X X X X
Bovine Leukemia Virus X X
Mycoplasma bovis X X
Contagious mastitis X X
From Biosecurity in Calf Management
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To check for transfer of antibodies- blood samples need to be taken at 24-48 hrs of age.
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Measuring Total Protein Levels
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Successful Passive Transfer of Immunity
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Timely Separation from Dam
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• Breathing• Dip Navel • Dry • Warm/Clean• Colostrum • Avoid Stress• Timely Separation from Dam• Transferred to Adequate Housing
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1 HUTCH WIDTH
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Three steps to colostrum IgG
absorption
• Rapid ingestion of colostrum
• Rapid digestion of colostrum
• Absorption of IgG molecules
– Also IgA, IgE etc.
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Step 1
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CLOTTING OF MILK
Clotting occurs 3-6 min- enzyme rennin
Whey
Curd
Lactose
Protein
Minerals
85% - 6 h of feeding
duodenum
Protein (casein)
Lipid
Step 2
Contains Ig
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Example of good curd formation
Livestock Improvement Association of Japan, 2017
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Ultrasound images of the abomasal curd in a calf after first ingestion of first-milking colostrum.
Miyazaki et al., 2017
Upper, lower, right, and left of cross-sectional images correspond to dorsal, ventral, right, and left of calf bodies, respectively.
Upper, lower, right, and left of longitudinal sectional images correspond to dorsal, ventral, caudal, and cranial of calf bodies, respectively.
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Miyazaki et al., 2017
Upper, lower, right, and left of cross-sectional images correspond to dorsal, ventral, right, and left of calf bodies, respectively.
Upper, lower, right, and left of longitudinal sectional images correspond to dorsal, ventral, caudal, and cranial of calf bodies, respectively.
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Step 3
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Traditionally we said:
Blood IgG levels depends on:
• Timing of colostrum feeding
• Quantity of colostrum fed
• Quality of colostrum fed
– IgG levels
– Bacteria levels
• Both very important
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Rumen
Abomasum
Reticulum
Omasum
Small intestineStomach at birth
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Acetate
Propionate
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Butyrate
Propionate
85% absorbed into the rumen wall
15% absorbed in the small intestine
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4 weeks
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capillaries
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Epithelium
Connective Tissue
Submucosa
Capillary
Epithelium
Submucosa
At birth <1 mm 5 to 7 mm
Lesmeister, 2003.
Rumen Development
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Rumen Development
• Accomplished by butyric and propionic acid lowering pH and increasing bacterial growth.
• Takes 21-28 days eating ~ ½ lb grain /day to grow a suitable level of rumen papillae
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Milk Only Milk and Grain Milk and Hay
Rumen papillae development in 6 week
old calves fed 3 different diets
Rumen microbial protein is 50+% Crude Protein
Has a very high Biological Value
Rumen microbes produce VFAs
VFAs are very efficient glucose precursors
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Adequate Bedding • Generous, dry bed of fluffy material
(cushioned resting surface)• Clean• Moisture absorption• Decrease the risks of contracting
disease• Reduce stress.
• Calves from 10 days of age to 4 weeks can average 20.6 hours per day lying down
• Overall average daily gain and dry matter intake of calves do not differ due to bedding type, given proper management of all bedding types.
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1 = legs entirely visible
2 = legs partially visible while laying down
3 = legs generally not visible while laying down
Nesting Scores
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• Key to managing calf health is early diagnosis and treatment
• Standardized system of evaluation
Calf Health Evaluation
https://www.vetmed.wisc.edu/dms/fapm/fapmtools/8calf/calf_health_scoring_chart.pdf
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Calf Respiratory Disease Scoring
ScoreTemp-
eratureCough
Nasal Discharge
Eyes or Ears
037.8-38.2°C
(100-100.8°F)None
Normal serous discharge
Normal
138.3-38.8°C
(100.9-101.8°F)
Induce single coughSmall amount of unilateral, cloudy
discharge
Small amount of ocular discharge
238.9-39.4°C
(101-102.9°F)
Induced repeated cough or occasional spontaneous cough
Bilateral, cloudy or excessive mucus
discharge
Moderate amount of discharge both eyes
or slight ear drop
3≥39.5°C
(≥103.1°F)Repeated
spontaneous coughbilateral nasal
dischargeHead tilt or both ears
dropped
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Ear Score 0 Ear Score 1
Ear Score 2 Ear Score 3
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0 = Normal 1 = Semi-formed, pasty
3 = Loose, but stays on top of
bedding
4 = Watery, sifts through
beddingFecal Scores
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Water and Electrolyte Balances
←Lungs
Water → Stomach
Intestines Feces →
Blood plasma(25% of total body
water)
Major electrolytes
(mEq/L)
Na 140K 5
Cl 105HCO3 30
Na 10K 140Cl 5HCO3 10
Intracellular fluid(75% of total body
water)
(Adapted from Gamble, 1954)
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Effects on the Animal
• Metabolic effects of scours include
– Dehydration
– Increased energy requirement
– Loss of appetite
– Depression
– Electrolyte imbalance
– Recumbency
– Acidosis
– Death
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When should you treat a calf
with electrolytes?
• Evaluate hydration using skin tenting– Pinch a fold of skin
and count the seconds it takes to flatten
– < 2s = normal
– 2–6s = 8% dehydration
– > 6s = severe dehydration above 10%
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Clinical Signs of Dehydration
% Dehydration Symptoms
5 to 6%Few Clinical signs; diarrhea, strong suckling
reflex
6 to 8%
Sunken eyes, skin tents for 2 to 6 seconds, mild
depression, dry mouth and nose, suckling reflex
still present
8 to 10%
Depression, loss of body weight, more distinctly
sunken eyes, skin tents for > 6s, dry mucous
membranes, increased pulse, failure to rise
10 to 14%Comatose, cool ears and legs, skin does not
flatten after tent test, poor pulse, failure to rise
Over 14% Death
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Oral Rehydration Elements
Optimal nutrient and ingredient content of electrolyte products.
Item Amount Why?
Sodium 70 to 120 mEq/L Water absorption
Chloride 40 to 80 mEq/L Replace lost Cl
Potassium 10 to 20 mEq/L Replace lost K
Alkalinizing agent 40 to 80 mEq/L Correct acidosis
Dextrose Na transport, energy source
Glycine Na transport
(Quigley,
2001)
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Read the label!• Difficult to compare oral rehydration
solutions due to the different units
used
– %, mmol/L, mg/ml, or μEq
(Kehoe and Heinrichs,
2005)
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Amount to Feed
• BW of calf × (dehydration percent/100)
– Pounds the calf needs to drink
• IN ADDITION TO ITS MILK OR MILK REPLACER
FEEDING
– Divide by 2 to get quarts of liquid needed
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Timing of Electrolyte Feeding
• Several hours after feeding milk/MR in
the morning
• Optional noon feeding
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• https://extension.psu.edu/table-comparison-of-commercial-electrolyte-products
• Google – calves electrolytes Penn State
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General Management:
• Bedding
• Proper Ventilation
• Draft Free
• Minimize Stress
• CONSISTENCY
• Clean, Fresh Water
• Grain (Day 3)
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Summary
• Colostrum is #1
• Keep calves hydrated
• Reduce stress
• Reduce pathogen exchange (?)
• Have good moving protocols
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Questions?